China Educator's Guide
Grades K–8
This guide contains nine lessons exploring the plants of China and touching upon Chinese culture, history and literature, as well as botany, ecology and conservation. Extensive background information is included for the teacher. Lessons complement our Asian Gardens: Science and Culture field trip.

A Place to Learn Field Trip Guide
Grades K–6
Download a selection of tested lessons help you use the Garden to present concepts in ecology, plant biology, art, classification, math and social studies. Maps, leader guides and reproducible student activity sheets accompany each lesson. The complete guide is also available for purchase.

Tropical Rainforest Curriculum
Grades 2–8
Rain forest ecology, products, deforestation and the importance of biodiversity are highlighted in this curriculum originally designed as part of our circulating kit, The Tropical Rainforest.

In the Air
Grade K–Adult
Developed by Missouri Botanical Garden’s EarthWays Center and funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, these environmental education materials help K–12 students and adults better understand airborne toxics issues in their communities. The goal is to increase knowledge about air pollution and to make connections between behaviors and air quality. Five modules have been developed (Grades K–3, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12 and adult). Outreach programs for Grades 3–12 are also available.

Butterfly School
Learn about butterflies, moths and other insects at this website maintained by the Garden’s Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House. Learn about educational opportunities at the Butterfly House, download classroom activities and visit a butterfly photo gallery.